US Bridges

Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Gessner RD · Structure no. 121020B06745003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,700 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire Blvd
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.20 MI W of Gessner RD
RouteCity Street 53
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70495, -95.54311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,800 (2013)
Projected traffic46,700 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 34,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Bellaire Blvd over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.